Acquisition of Cooper Industries plc Eaton Corporation Sandy Cutler May 21, 2012 © 2012 Eaton Corporation. All rights reserved. NO OFFER OR SOLICITATION This communication is not intended to and does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to subscribe for or buy or an invitation to purchase or subscribe for any securities or the solicitation of any vote or approval in any jurisdiction pursuant to the acquisition or otherwise, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in contravention of applicable law. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC A registration statement on Form S-4 will be filed that will include the Joint Proxy Statement of Eaton Corporation (“Eaton”) and Cooper Industries plc (“Cooper”) that also constitutes a Prospectus of Eaton Global Corporation Plc (1)(“Eaton Global Plc”). Eaton and Cooper plan to mail to their respective shareholders (and to Cooper Equity Award Holders for information only) the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus (including the Scheme) in connection with the transactions. Investors and shareholders are urged to read the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus (including the Scheme) and other relevant documents filed or to be filed with the SEC carefully when they become available because they will contain important information about Eaton, Cooper, Eaton Global Plc, the transactions and related matters. Investors and security holders will be able to obtain free copies of the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus (including the Scheme) and other documents filed with the SEC by Eaton Global Plc, Eaton and Cooper through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. In addition, investors and shareholders will be able to obtain free copies of the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus (including the Scheme) and other documents filed by Eaton and Eaton Global Plc with the SEC by contacting Don Bullock from Eaton by calling (216) 523-5127, and will be able to obtain free copies of the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus (including the Scheme) and other documents filed by Cooper by contacting Cooper Investor Relations at c/o Cooper US, Inc., P.O. Box 4466, Houston, Texas 77210 or by calling (713) 209-8400. PARTICIPANTS IN THE SOLICITATION Cooper, Eaton and Eaton Global Plc and their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the respective shareholders of Cooper and Eaton in respect of the transactions contemplated by the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus. Information regarding the persons who may, under the rules of the SEC, be deemed participants in the solicitation of the respective shareholders of Cooper and Eaton in connection with the proposed transactions, including a description of their director or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be set forth in the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus when it is filed with the SEC. Information regarding Cooper's directors and executive officers is contained in Cooper's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 and its Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A, dated March 13, 2012, which are filed with the SEC. Information regarding Eaton's directors and executive officers is contained in Eaton's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 and its Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A, dated March 16, 2012, which are filed with the SEC. (1) Expected name, or a variant thereof © 2012 Eaton Corporation. All rights reserved. 2 Forward Looking Statements This presentation may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 concerning Eaton, Eaton Global Plc, the acquisition and other transactions contemplated by the Transaction Agreement, our acquisition financing, our long-term credit rating and our revenues and operating earnings. 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Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forwardlooking statements include adverse regulatory decisions; failure to satisfy other closing conditions with respect to the Acquisition; the risks that the new businesses will not be integrated successfully or that we will not realize estimated cost savings and synergies; our ability to refinance the bridge loan on favorable terms and maintain our current long-term credit rating; unanticipated changes in the markets for our business segments; unanticipated downturns in business relationships with customers or their purchases from Eaton; competitive pressures on our sales and pricing; increases in the cost of material, energy and other production costs, or unexpected costs that cannot be recouped in product pricing; the introduction of competing technologies; unexpected technical or marketing difficulties; unexpected claims, charges, litigation or dispute resolutions; new laws and governmental regulations. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties that affect our business described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and other documents filed from time to time with the SEC. We do not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements. No statement in this presentation is intended to constitute a profit forecast for any period, nor should any statements be interpreted to mean that earnings or earnings per share will necessarily be greater or lesser than those for the relevant preceding financial periods for Eaton. © 2012 Eaton Corporation. All rights reserved. 3 Eaton’s acquisition of Cooper results in… • A combination of two leading industrial companies with complementary electrical businesses • $21.5B combined 2011 sales • $3.1B combined 2011 EBITDA • An enterprise increasingly well positioned for growth through addressing global power management needs • Significant synergies • Win-win for both companies’ shareholders • 29% premium for Cooper with significant cash component • Accretion to earnings benefits both companies’ shareholders as the continuing owners of Eaton Global Plc © 2012 Eaton Corporation. All rights reserved. 4 Transaction overview Combined company • Premier power management company with 2011 sales of $21.5B • Under the leadership of Eaton management • Named Eaton Global Plc and will continue to trade on NYSE as ETN • Incorporated in Ireland Consideration • Cooper shareholders will receive $39.15 in cash and 0.77479 ETN Plc shares, reflecting a 29% equity premium to the closing price on May 18 • Eaton shareholders will receive 1 ETN Plc share Financing • Fully committed bridge financing in place Financial benefits • $375M operating synergies, with >80% realized by year 3, and $160M global cash management and resultant tax benefits in the mature year(1) • Significantly accretive to Eaton’s earnings • Expect closing in the fall of 2012 • Conditional on customary regulatory and shareholder approvals Timing (1) The financial benefits statements have been reported on in accordance with the Irish Takeover Code. Please see the offer announcement dated May 21, 2012 for further details. © 2012 Eaton Corporation. All rights reserved. 5 Benefits to Cooper shareholders • Recommended bid with the full support of Cooper’s Board of Directors • Bid reflects full value for the company • • 29% equity premium to the closing price on May 18, 2012 • Attractive EV/EBITDAltm multiple of 12.9x(1), significantly above the multiple at closing on May 18, 2012 of 10.0x Consideration provides certainty of value given the high cash component • • Equity component provides upside to shareholders Strategically compelling combination (1) Assumes the purchase of all outstanding Cooper stock options for cash and share consideration © 2012 Eaton Corporation. All rights reserved. 6 Eaton’s strategy remains consistent • A premier power management enterprise run as an integrated operating company serving customers globally • Provide innovative, safe, reliable, and efficient electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical solutions across diverse end markets • Focus upon one of the most important challenges of our time…reducing the rising cost and increasing environmental impact of the world’s growing energy needs • Maintain balance across geographies, the economic cycle, and our business mix • Build on our leadership positions through acquisitions in our Electrical, Hydraulics, and Aerospace businesses © 2012 Eaton Corporation. All rights reserved. 7 Corporate goals for 2015 Growth 12-14% sales growth 30% of sales from emerging markets 20% earnings growth 2015 Goals 9% free cash flow margin Performance Note: 15% ROIC 16% segment margin Returns Segment Margin excludes acquisition integration charges © 2012 Eaton Corporation. All rights reserved. 8 Acquisitions have played a large role in growing our electrical business Market Participation Electrical Group Acquisitions Year Acq’d Sales Power Control & Distribution Power Quality Regional Strength Lighting & Safety Americas Cutler Hammer 1978 $0.6B ● 999 Westinghouse DCBU 1994 $1.0 B ● 999 Delta Electrical 2003 $0.3 B ● Powerware 2004 $0.8 B ● MGE Small Systems 2007 $0.2 B ● Moeller 2008 $1.5 B Phoenixtec 2008 $0.5 B Cooper 2012 $5.4 B ● ● AsiaPacific 9 99 9 999 99 9 9 999 9 999 9 9 9 999 999 99 9 ● ● EMEA 28 other Electrical acquisitions since 1990 © 2012 Eaton Corporation. All rights reserved. 9 Our acquisition program has helped drive strong shareholder returns Closed Deals Total Shareholder Return 450 2011 2010 400 2009 350 2008 300 2007 250 2006 2005 200 2004 150 2003 2002 100 2001 50 2000 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 PDI Group S&P 500 10 5/15/ 2012 Eaton © 2012 Eaton Corporation. All rights reserved. 2003 10 2002 5 2001 0 2000 0 Cooper is an electrical industry leader • Leading and innovative manufacturer of electrical equipment with $5.4B sales and 14.0% operating margin in 2011 • • • Serves global customers with a suite of electrical products enhancing energy efficiency and safety across varied end markets • • • • • Wide range of electrical products 100+ year reputation in industrial, utility, and commercial markets with leading brands Strong U.S. presence (60% of sales), with growing international focus (40% of sales) Sales presence in over 100 countries Manufacturing in 23 countries 26,000 employees worldwide Driving growth organically through: • • • • Expanding into emerging markets Targeting high-growth industry verticals such as oil & gas, mining, utilities Innovative new products with 29% of sales from new products Customer centric sales organization and sales processes © 2012 Eaton Corporation. All rights reserved. 11 Cooper has a wide range of complementary electrical businesses Electrical Products ($2.5 B sales) Energy and Safety Solutions ($2.9 B sales) • Cooper Power Systems • • $1.3 B sales • Market leader in distribution grid protection • • Crouse-Hinds Lighting • $1.1 B sales • Strong LED platform driving growth Bussmann: • $650 M sales • Global leader in circuit protection • $1.0 B sales • Global leader in electrical solutions for harsh and hazardous environments • B-Line Support structures • $400 M sales • Global provider of structural systems and wire management solutions • Safety • $600 M sales • Leading European provider of emergency lighting and video security • Wiring devices • $350 M sales • Electrical devices for commercial and residential power distribution © 2012 Eaton Corporation. All rights reserved. 12 The strategic rationale for this acquisition is compelling - I • Broad portfolio of complementary products • Market segment expansion: • Upstream into power solutions encompassing primary and secondary distribution, grid automation, and smart grid • Downstream into lighting, lighting controls, and wiring devices • Expands our solutions with all channels • Well positioned to address long-term global requirements • Aging grid • Increased spending on energy & infrastructure • Protecting people, equipment and data © 2012 Eaton Corporation. All rights reserved. 13 The strategic rationale for this acquisition is compelling - II • Aligns with our customer segment focus in oil & gas, mining, energy efficiency and alternative energy • Adds breadth to our global geographic exposure • Attractive business in EMEA • Strong oil & gas industry positioning globally • Complementary component and utility business in APAC • Offers improved cash management flexibility for the corporation © 2012 Eaton Corporation. All rights reserved. 14 Eaton’s present electrical solutions are focused upon four broad sets of capabilities Access to: Eaton Power Expertise… … accessible and applied Residential, non residential construction and utilities Data Center and IT markets POWER DISTRIBUTION Access to: Access to: CONTROL POWER QUALITY SERVICE Machine builders and the factory floor Access to: Energy efficiency, infrastructure & maintenance Leading products capture attention… …broad capabilities deliver solutions © 2012 Eaton Corporation. All rights reserved. 15 Adding Cooper expands Eaton’s market participation Moving Upstream Utility power distribution network Historic Eaton Core Facilities Power Distribution © 2012 Eaton Corporation. All rights reserved. Moving Downstream Load management & lighting control 16 Our integrated operating company capabilities (EBS) will drive significant synergies(1) Synergies ($M) 2013 2014 2015 2016 Sales synergies 10 35 70 115 Cost-out synergies 65 140 240 260 Total operating synergies 75 175 310 375 Global cash management and resultant tax benefits 160 160 160 160 Acquisition integration costs, pre-tax 90 75 35 - Pre-tax operating synergies Integration plans • $260M in cost out synergies with over 90% complete by 2015 • $200M in acquisition integration charges with ~80% incurred through 2014 (1) The financial benefits statements have been reported on in accordance with the Irish Takeover Code. Please see the offer announcement 2012 for further details. © 2012 Eaton dated Corporation.May All rights 21, reserved. 17 The acquisition is accretive to earnings(1) Accretion ($) 2013 2014 2015 2016 Operating EPS Accretion (1) (0.10) 0.35 0.45 0.55 0.40 0.65 0.75 0.85 Cash Operating EPS Accretion (1,2) (1) EPS accretion numbers do not represent a profit forecast as defined in the Irish Takeover Code (2) Cash Operating EPS excludes incremental amortization of intangibles arising from purchase accounting © 2012 Eaton Corporation. All rights reserved. 18 Cooper enhances Eaton’s revenue mix Eaton Cooper NewCo 8% Business Mix 11% 45% EPG 46% E&SS 54% 8% 59% 10% 13% 18% Electrical Geographic Mix 12% 100% Electrical 16% Hydraulics Aerospace Truck Automotive 21% 27% 25% 45% 49% 19% 60% 26% 28% U.S. International Developed Emerging Note: Based on 2011 sales © 2012 Eaton Corporation. All rights reserved. 19 Financing plan for transaction • Bridge loan and cash on hand to fund cash component of the consideration • Plan to replace bridge loan with approximately $5.1B of term debt in several tranches with varied tenors • In the medium term, we are targeting a return to an A credit rating for our long term debt Note: At the closing of the acquisition, Eaton Global Plc will be assuming and guaranteeing the outstanding debt of Cooper Industries plc © 2012 Eaton Corporation. All rights reserved. 20 We expect the transaction to close this fall Expected close Shareholder votes Post proxy statement and scheme document Announcement May June July August Fall 2012 Bridge financing commitment in place Regulatory filings © 2012 Eaton Corporation. All rights reserved. 21 Eaton’s acquisition of Cooper results in… • A combination of two leading industrial companies with complementary electrical businesses • $21.5B combined 2011 sales • $3.1B combined 2011 EBITDA • An enterprise increasingly well positioned for growth through addressing global power management needs • Significant synergies • Win-win for both companies’ shareholders • 29% premium for Cooper with significant cash component • Accretion to earnings benefits both companies’ shareholders as the continuing owners of Eaton Global Plc © 2012 Eaton Corporation. All rights reserved. 22 © 2012 Eaton Corporation. All rights reserved. 23